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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1920

Page

2

MacDougalls Swamp University Five Triumph In Star League Clash

MacDougall-Southwick’s five opened strong and held a 36 18 victory over University Community at the Elks club, with Davidson and Smith each scoring four field goals and Rennie adding four for the U. Piper & Taft cleared 43 24 over Elks in the nightcap, Goldberg leading with 15 and Gilbert adding 19 for P T.

Elks Piper & Taft Crew Davidson and Smith MacDougalls Rennie Stars Leo H. Lassen MacDougall Southwick University Elks’ Club Macs Piper & Taft Pipers Jack Davidson Ralph Smith Botts Wea Leaf Rennie Mac Sporting Goods Goldberg Gilbert Kelly Elka Corbett Moss Treichel Miller Burke Donohue Painens Narig Bell Frayn Davidson Gustafeon Ovrerton Crawford Shiveley Kerties Woodcock Frayne Thell

Washington Basketball Squad Triumphs Over Oregon Aggies

The University of Washington five defeated Oregon Aggies 22 to 20 at the University gym last night led by Stinson and Talbot. Washington held the lead until late in the game when Oregon tied, then fell behind as Washingtonguards thwarted a Farmers rally. Stinson starred for the Aggies with center shots, while Washington's Munson Jamieson and Nicholson contributed key plays. The University and Oregon Aggies meet again tonight at 7 30 in the same gym.

University of Washington Oregon Aggies University Washington Stinson Aggies Quntet Talbot Dick Munson Jamieson Sohns Nickolson Heck” Edmundson Norquist Lincoln High School Wood A. Coa Arthur C Elkerman Reardon Nicholson Hubbard Fie Munson Sohne Stinaon McCart Reynolds Cook Staatz Sohna Sanders Staats Gurley Arthur Woodward Tacoma Rose Williams

Jimmy Smith May Not Join Giants

Jimmy Smith may not join the Giants next season after a waiver move from Cincinnati. Cincinnati aimed to trade him to Indianapolis for Sam Crane, but New York blocked the deal claiming rights. Cincinnati reportedly seeks to persuade New York to relinquish its claim to Smith.

Jimmy Smith Giants New York Cincinnati Indianapolis Sam Crane Jimmy

Brewsters Cigar Five to Clash With Y M C A Five Tonight

The Star league schedules a solo game tonight at 8 30 between Brewsters five and the Y M C A squad with Rich brothers Hosley and Bullock among Brewsters starters and Weeks Countin Wood Stock Reynolds for the Y. A potential triple tie looms if YY wine wins.

Brewsters Cigar Store Five Y. M Phoenix Mutual Soldier & Sailor Club Rich Brothers Hosley Bullock Eckmann Griffiths Wood Reynolds

A A Minor to Start 19th Year

The American Association begins its 19th year since 1902 with existing member cities unchanged except Toledo leaving in 1914 and 1915 and Cleveland gaining its franchise. The body notes its long record and influence among minor leagues.

American Association Toledo Cleveland

Reds Holdouts Threaten Big Salaries For 1920 Season

Puggy Morton and Schuman fight out a draw as the Reds face pay demands from stars Eddie Roush Heinie Groh Dutch Ruether and Hod Eller Earle Neale and Larry Kopf also demanding raises. The club plans to keep the lineup but executives worry over funding.

Eddie Rousch Heinie Groh Ruether Cincinnati Reds Hod Eller Earle Neale Larry Kopf Reds Garry Herrmann Cincy

Star Racers Return to Arena Wednesday

The Steel Blade Speeders are set to compete at the arena again this Wednesday. Star Racers Farr and Bissett will perform in the second heat, with anticipation high for strong times and a clear lead.

Steel Blade Speeders Arena Farr and Bissett Star Racers

Wednesday Racers Heat Lineup for Ice Skating Championship

The Star city ice skating championships at the Arena Wednesday night stage two heats. Winners advance to finals in about three weeks. Notable skaters include Clint Farr and RB Bissett with 14 others and reporting times set for 7:30 PM.

Star City Arena Victoria-Seattle Iburnum” Staples J. Towey Akatera

Jefferson Park Golf Club Calls Members to Annual Meeting

Members of the Jefferson Park golf club are urged to attend the annual meeting next Tuesday evening in the city council chambers. Dues are three dollars, with plans to admit women players and to reduce the joining fee. The new clubhouse is set to open tomorrow after a December fire destroyed the old building, and the club has issued its first yearbook, edited by secretary Edgar L. Crider, featuring 30 pages of history and seven views of the municipal course.

Jefferson Park Beacon Hill Dell Doy Hill Pill Chasers Jefferson Park Golf Club Edgar L. Crider Jefferson Park Golf Club

Seattle Beats Aristocrats 4 2 in Victoria Coast Hockey

Seattle powers past the Aristocrats 4 to 2 in Victoria with Frank Foyston scoring three goals and Tobin adding another. Beattie and Fowler led Victoria with key plays as the Coast hockey race standings shift after the game.

Victoria B. C Seattle Aristocrats Frank Foyston Seattle Center Tobin Beattie Fowler Eeeserer Geccisoceses Moimes Jotnaon Rowe Loughlin R. D Rickey W. Loughlin Ohh Drees Riley Oatman Wass Tobin Dunderdale Yap Bes Foyston Riley Dunderdale

Massachusetts Leads Global Boot and Shoe Production Share

The article notes that over 47 percent of the world’s boots and shoes are manufactured in Massachusetts, highlighting the state’s dominant footwear industry role.

Massachusetts

Dowry Customs in Mongolia Linked to Dogs and Hair Growth

In northern Mongolia dowries for marriageable girls are paid in dogs. The text notes that a boy’s hair grows at half the rate of a girl’s, reflecting cultural beliefs about gender differences in youth and marriage practices.

Mongolia

England Scotland Soccer Set For Third Try At Woodland Park

The Northwest Soccer league directors push ahead with the Scotch England annual match at Woodland Park on Sunday afternoon rain or shine. The England eleven remains the same with captain Pettigrew, while Scotland adds Billy Weir to partner O'Toole in back. kickoff is 2:30, and final McMillan cup plans will be discussed at Seattle hotel next Tuesday with Tacoma and Seattle clubs already entering.

Northwest Soccer League Woodland Park Sons of Scotland Sons of England England Billy Weir O'Toole McGrath Weston Scotland Fiase Weir Kelly McLean Pratt Dowie Ollerton Thompson Shearer Pittson Tunnecliffe Yuna Fitzpatrick Pettigrew Hay White Strange Douglas Kerley Hayton Seattle Duthie Carbonado Slack Diamond Jame Todd Shipyard Tacoma

Sherwood Magee Enduring Star of Early National League

Sherwood Magee entered the National League in 1904 with the Phillies and enjoyed a long major league career. He stood as one of the era’s premier outfielders and top hitters, claiming the league batting crown in 1910 and remaining high in batting lists. After 11 seasons with Philadelphia he moved to Boston for two and a half seasons before joining the Cincinnati Reds in mid 1917.

Sherwood Magee Phiiladelphia Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Reds

Baseball Gossip and Trades Across Leagues in 1920

Rumors and moves sweep the Pacific Coast Leaguer as Vrenk Guigni plans a comeback with Portland while Salt Lake sells Milew Main and Jimmy Votz to Akron. Robby Mouse eyed by Miller Huggins for first base with Babe Ruth in outfield and Garry Herrmann fields recruits for Miami trials. The Teens league expands to 16 players and Brooklyn and New York plan 15 spring games with Jacksonville hosting workouts. Charley Doyle becomes Sacramento Coast league secretary. Peoria seeks a new park as 3-I league’s Haired heads to Rochester. Sacramento aims for 14 Sunday games at Stockton after selling 1,000 season tickets. Cardinal George Cy joins St Louis, and Western Canada league opens May 3 with higher prices. Jack Dunn buys adjacent land in Baltimore for fan parking.

Sacramento Stockton St Ton

Tacoman Triumphs as Morton Edges Heinie in Title Bout

In Tacoma a four round boxing card at Crystal Pier featured Pugey Morton of Lee defeating Heinie Mann of Tacoma on points after a fast first three rounds. Meanwhile Gillum beat Tommy Wi and Harold Jones defeated Caney in other bouts. The event included a series of exchanges, slips and ropeside action, with referees and judges delivering close decisions in several matches.

Pugey Pacific Coast Helnie Gillum Tommy Wi Harold Jones Caney Gilum Sears Athletic Club

Thomas to join St. Louis Cardinals in deal

Seattle Coast League owner Klepper announces Letty Thomas, Seattle’s top pitcher last season, is traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for Oscar Horstman and two unnamed players. Critics call the move risky while Thomas brings proven form and Horstman remains unproven.

Seattle Prexy Klepper &Co Seattle Coast League Horstman Klepper

Stecher Triumphs Over Caddock For World Wrestling Title

In Madison Square Garden before about 10,000 fans, Joe Stecher of Nebraska locked his famed scissors and arm lock on Earl Caddock of Iowa. After two hours and five minutes of grueling combat Stecher forced Caddock to submit and claimed the world heavyweight wrestling title and $25,000. Caddock showed speed and stamina but could not overcome Stecher's superior strength, weight, and precision.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Madison Square Garden Joe Steener Nebraska Earl Caddock Iowa Nebraska Grappler Caddock Stecher Siare

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